Catholic Feast Days for Every Month of the Year

We love celebrating feast days with our parish and within our home. As a wife and mother, I strive to make our home a Domestic Church that reflects the Church’s seasons and celebrations in look, feel, and prayer. In the classroom as a catechist, I always like to take a few minutes at the beginning of each class to discuss and reflect upon what season we are in. Here is a master list of feast days and Holy days for every month of the year to help you celebrate and pray in the home and classroom. Be sure to bookmark this page! We will also be updating it as more content is added to our site over time.

Catholic Feast Day Resources by Month

January: Dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus

St. Agnes (January 21)

Travel into the Catacombs of Ancient Rome (and even learn some basic Latin!) with St. Agnes in The Courage of St. Agnes, a picture book by Caroline McDonald. This beautiful picture book, illustrated by Igor Kovyar, tells the courageous story of this faithful virgin and martyr. Pick it up for her feast day on January 21, and keep it available to inspire your children all year round. This book would also make a beautiful First Holy Communion gift for any little girls who are making their First Communion.

St. Thomas Aquinas (January 28)

Here is a lovely post from Alice Gunther about how Saint Thomas Aquinas interceded for her. She also gives a practical list of how we can teach our children that the Saints are our special friends!

February: Dedicated to the Holy Family

St. Valentine (February 14)

Your Valentine

When you walk into our home, you will be greeted by a little table with liturgical and seasonal decor. It always contains a Pascal candle, prayer box, prayer cards, and a St. Benedict medal. There is also a little display of seasonal books for my kids and our guests to enjoy. This February, I cannot wait to display Anthony DeStefano’s new book: Your Valentine.  I know that my kids and our guests will both be intrigued by this special story about this famous saint! Read my full review here.

Candlemas (The Presentation of Our Lord)

Candlemas, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, has so many beautiful layers. Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple forty days after his birth in accordance with Jewish custom. On the occasion of their visit to the temple, they were offering their first-born son for consecration, and it was also a time of ritual purification for Mary. We know that Jesus did not need to be consecrated to God; He is God. Mary did not need to be purified; she is immaculately pure. And yet, Mary and Joseph were faithful obedient Jews and adhered to the demands of the Mosaic laws.

March: Dedicated to St. Joseph

St. Patrick (March 17)

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Ideas

St. Patrick’s day is March 17th, and usually falls during Lent. This is the perfect day to read a story about St. Patrick, have a St. Patrick-themed snack, and do a St. Patrick’s day craft, of course! Here are some fun ways to have your own St. Patrick’s Day celebration while learning about St. Patrick and the Holy Trinity.

How to Draw a Three Leaf Clover

The Feast of St. Patrick’s Day is a fun great time to discuss the Blessed Trinity! We hope you have fun with this simple tutorial on how to draw a three leaf clover while learning about St. Patrick! A simple plant, and a simple drawing, packed with the beauty of richness of the Catholic Faith!

St. Joseph – Entire month and March 19

Lessons From the Carpenter (St. Joseph)

Ponder this reflection and prayer for St. Joseph. A good teacher takes advantage of every moment to enlighten his or her students. Even though we possess much more knowledge than our pupils, we must approach them as the carpenter takes each raw piece of wood in his hands. We, too, can build them into something beautiful to behold.

8 Ways to Honor St. Joseph in March

March is the month of St. Joseph! Let’s learn about and honor St. Joseph all month, and especially on his Solemnity on March 19. Here are 8 ways to honor St. Joseph this month.

3 Saints Devoted to St. Joseph

March is the month of St. Joseph! We love celebrating the Solemnity of St. Joseph at our parish and at home on March 19th (with a traditional St. Joseph altar). One year, our pastor shared 3 saints devoted to St. Joseph during his homily on the Solemnity, and I am sharing them here with you today for inspiration and reflection.

The Annunciation (March 25)

What is the Annunciation? When and how do we celebrate it? Find prayers and ideas here.

April: Dedicated to the Holy Eucharist

Divine Mercy Sunday (falls on the Sunday after Easter Sunday)

An Hour of Prayer to Honor the Feast of Divine Mercy

During this time that celebrates Divine Mercy and Paschal joy, we are called to offer all our prayers in a spirit of reparation and great love to Jesus of Gethsemane… yes, Gethsemane. As gardens and altars everywhere flower in Paschal beauty; as we joyfully proclaim, “He is Risen, indeed!” and as we harvest the fruit of the Glorious Mystery of the Resurrection: Faith… we still spiritually linger to watch and pray with Jesus in The Garden.

May: Dedicated to Our Blessed Mother

Easy May Crowning and DIY Crown for Mary, Mother of God

May is the month of Mary! Today, I will share a simple way to honor Mary this month with an easy May Crowning and DIY crown for Mary.

May is Filled with Feasts

May is filled with great Feast Days!  What a great catechetical opportunity we have to celebrate Feast with our students or at least communicate to parents how they, as families, can celebrate them. Here are a few key Feast in May. Includes a free Litany to St. Joseph printable.

Mary in the Catechism: The Four Marian Dogmas

Learn about the 4 Marian Dogmas with Catechism and Sacred Scripture references. This article also includes a free Marian Dogma Cards printable.

Marian Typology – Mary as the New Eve!

In my search I came upon the book Mary Foreshadowed, and knew this was where to begin. I opened the course with the Old Testament. We studied how Mary was truly foreshadowed by God before her birth. This time was so beautiful for me, I decided to keep the conversation going, and in a way that would hopefully benefit my own children in their love for Mary as they grow. Mary Foreshadowed is the basis of this work. I hope you will read it and find as much wonder in it as I am finding!

June: Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 24)

The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is June 24. He is one of only 2 others (Our Blessed Mother and Jesus) whose birth (nativity) that we officially celebrate in the Church, and, in fact, his nativity is a Solemnity. His other feast day is August 29th, when we celebrate his martyrdom.

July: Dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus

St. Bridget of Sweden (July 23)

Do you know about St Bridget of Sweden?  If you don’t and you are a mom, you want to get to know her.

August: Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary (August 15)

The Assumption of the Bless Virgin Mary is celebrated on August 15th, and it is a Holy Day of Obligation. This Solemnity celebrates when Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven. It is also the 4th Glorious mystery of the rosary.

Celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary

Here are some simple and holy ways to celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. I have a recipe, prayers, books, and music to share with you.

Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (August 22)

As We Celebrate Mary’s Immaculate Heart this August… We Give Our Hearts

The feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is celebrated on August 22. Dr. Annabelle Moseley wrote about this beautiful devotion, and how to grow closer to Jesus through His mother.

St. Augustine (August 28)

St. Augustine is a Doctor of the Church, and underwent a radical conversion thanks to the prayers of his mother, St. Monica (whose feast falls the day before St. Augustine’s on August 27th).

The Catechetical Narratio

Learn about St. Augustine’s technique for teaching the faith (the Catechetical Narratio) in this article by Steven Jonathan Rumelsburg.

Praying Twice

“He who sings, prays twice” is a quote attributed to St. Augustine. Read more in this post by Christian Leblanc, and why not learn a new hymn in honor of St. Augustine?

September: Dedicated to the Seven Sorrows of Mary

Saints of the Week for August 31 – September 6th

St. Hildegard Feast Day Science Lesson for Kids (September 17)

Here is a fun St. Hildehard science activity for her feast day or an All Saints Day party. You will need common spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

St. Matthew the Evangelist (September 21)

September 21st is the feast of St. Matthew the evangelist. Read this informative (and entertaining!) post on the 4 evangelists and how to remember and teach important facts about each of them. Chrsitian Leblanc also explains how to recognize each of them (as well as other saints) when they are represented in pictures and statues.

October: Dedicated to the Holy Rosary

St. Therese (October 1)

Ask This Saint for Help and Gather Roses All Your Life

Learn about this amazing saint for her feast day on October 1st. Pray her novena and be sure watch out for roses!

The Feast of the Guardian Angels (October 2)

Angels All Around Us

Look around you. How many others are in the room with you? I propose that the actual number is more than double.

We all believe in things we can’t see: air, wind, electricity, gravity. But invisible spiritual realities surround us too. We each have a guardian angel. Take the number of people with you now and double it for a good guess as to how many beings are with you at this moment.

St. Francis of Assisi (October 4)

Italy’s Shrines and Wonders Volume II: Discovering Sacred Spaces and Fascinating Places in the Life of St. Francis of Assisi

It’s the year of St. Francis! 2026 marks 800 years since this remarkable saint’s death. The Catholic Church is celebrating with a special jubilee year and plenary indulgences available for the faithful. You can read all about it in this document.

While it is possible for me to make a local pilgrimage to obtain an indulgence, I won’t be able to make a pilgrimage to the saint’s home in Italy this year. Thankfully, Teresa Tomeo has written a book that makes me able to imagine and learn about going on pilgrimage to all of the incredible places where St. Francis prayed, preached, evangelized, and lived. I could *almost* taste the pasta and smell the fresh air of the Spoleto countryside while I read Italy’s Shrines and Wonders Volume II: Discovering Sacred Spaces and Fascinating places in the life of St. Francis of Assisi.

St. Francis

Pope Leo has declared 2026 the year of St. Francis! 2026 marks 800 years since this remarkable saint’s death. The Catholic Church is celebrating with a special jubilee year and plenary indulgences available for the faithful. You can read all about it in this document. Brian Wildsmith’s new book, St. Francis, is the perfect picture book to share the life of St. Francis with children.

Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7)

How to Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is on October 7th. Read this recent post I wrote on celebrating one of my favorite feast days! The history of the feast is absolutely remarkable, and I have ideas and resources for teaching about this feast in your homeschool or classroom.

The Power of the Rosary

This book transformed my praying of the rosary. Read my full review here.

St. John Henry Newman (October 9)

Newman: Patron of Adult Faith Formation

John Henry Newman’s feast day is on October 9th. Father Juan Velez explains why he can be considered the patron of adult faith formation in this informative post.

St. Margaret Mary Alocoque (October 15)

In honor of June’s dedication to Sacred Heart and the Feast of St. Margaret Mary Alocoque on October 15th, I am sharing everything I learned from Emily Jaminet about the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with you all today!

Rosary and Hallowtide Resources from Holy Heroes

I recently spoke with Clara Davison from Holy Heroes to talk about all of their Rosary and Hallowtide resources! She shared books and ideas for praying the Rosary as a family, as well as a free All Saints Day banner and other goodies for your All Saints Day celebrations. They also have a new Glory Story coming out this fall that I am so excited about!

Catholic Halloween! It’s our feast, and we’re going to enjoy it!

This post from Lisa Mladinich includes some excellent resources for celebrating Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day! Be sure to check it out for how Catholics can observe and celebrate these 3 days.

Happy Halloween for Tweens and Teens

Do you have any tweens and teens in your life? Here are some great suggestions for celebrating Hallowtide with this age group. I especially love #2!

All Hallows’ Eve

The triduum of All Hallows’ Tide is one of my favorite times of the year. It is full of so many rich traditions, prayers, and fun! We kick off these 3 holy days with All Hallows’ Eve (aka: Halloween). I had no idea about the Catholic roots of this holiday until I was an adult. Thankfully, Anthony DeStefano has come out with a picture book, All Hallows’ Eve, to explain this day to children in an age appropriate, rich, and meaningful way.

November: Dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory

How to Celebrate and Observe All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day

Alex Resch shares how to celebrate and observe All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day with kids! The article includes Catholic Halloween decor, prayers, and other activities and traditions.

St. Gertrude the Great (November 16)

One Simple Prayer

In this post, Denise Mercado explains how we can pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. She discusses the importance of praying St. Gertrude’s prayer to assist the souls in purgatory.

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (November 27)

Encountering Signs of Faith – The Miraculous Medal

The feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is on November 27th. Learn about this Marian apparition and the medal that she gave to St. Catherine Laboure (whose feast we celebrate the day after this one on November 28th).

St. Andrew the Apostle (November 30)

Ideas for the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle (November 30th)

Advent has so many fun and interesting saints and feast days! As we prepare for the birth of Our Savior, we can try to emulate our friends in heaven to help us along the way. We can look to them to learn how to be virtuous and holy. Today, I will share some simple ideas for celebrating the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle on November 30th.

December: Dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and Infant Jesus

Catholic Advent Ideas for Families

Our large family has many precious memories of celebrating Advent together. We wanted to keep the focus on the season of waiting – rather than the season of “I want this or I want that.” The marketing for toys, dolls, games, etc. was just as intense in those pre-technology years as it is now; so we had several ways to get the family to focus on waiting for the arrival of Jesus.

Immaculate Conception (December 8)

Did St. Thomas write about the Immaculate Conception? See what the Church says about this Dogma in this article.

The Nativity of Our Lord (December 25)

4 Ways to Keep Christmas Simple and Christ-Centered

Contrary to popular (or, secular) opinion, the days leading up to Christmas do not need to be stressful! If the hustle, bustle, and stress of the holiday season is starting to get to you, read on for 4 simple ways to slow down and re-center on Christ for the upcoming Christmas season.

A Savior is Born: a Poem to the Infant Jesus

You can read this poem to your children at home this Christmas season or to your religious education classes. Some parishes have even used parts of it for Christmas pageants and shows. Perhaps you could even pass along the link to cheer someone up during the Christmas season.

Mary CHRISTmas!

This is the first in a short, two-post series from Rocco Fortunado. He says, “The CHRISTmas manger scene ‘preaches’ the glad tidings of the Virgin Birth. It ‘cries out’ in silence so many beautiful truths of our most holy Faith; all of which were accomplished through God’s infinite love.” Be sure to check out this post as a reminder of the simple yet powerful tool that the manger is for catechesis in the home and in the classroom!

What’s in a Name???

Here is the follow up  article to “Mary CHRISTmas.” In this article, Rocco Fortunado explains what “Mary CHRISTmas” means and how we can honor Our Blessed Mother this Christmas season. To Christ through Mary!

The 4 Reasons Christ was Born

“Why was Christ born? To die for our sins, right? That’s true, but I think it’s an incomplete view of Christ’s life and mission. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, in paragraphs 456-460, gives us four reasons why the Word become Flesh.”

The Christmas Prophet

“Isaiah is my favorite prophet, and Jesus’ favorite, too. In the Gospels we’ll see Jesus say things that Isaiah said; I always imagine his listeners thinking, “Oooh, Jesus is quotin’ Isaiah…I wonder what he means.” Isaiah prophesied about lots of things, including Christmas, so let’s get started.” Click to read another wonderful Bible lesson from Mr. Christian Leblanc!

Round Up of Advent and Christmas Resources from Holy Heroes

Previously, I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Clara Davison – the brand manager of Holy Heroes. Clara gave me the scoop on all of the free resources and beautiful Advent and Christmas activities from Holy Heroes this year. I am sure you will find something on this list for everyone on YOUR list to help prepare and celebrate for the birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

 

Liturgical Resources for the Entire Year

Resources for Teaching the Faith Using the Liturgical Year

Teaching the faith can seem daunting, but never fear because Holy Mother Church has laid it all out for us! In this post, Lisa Mladinich has a practical and helpful guide (and plenty of resources!) for teaching the faith throughout the liturgical year. I love this method for teaching the faith because if you miss something one year, you can catch it and dive deeper the next time around!

Free Puppet Ministry Scripts – Resources and Master List

Be sure to check out our mega list 50+ Free Puppet Ministry Scripts! All PDFs are included for free right in the post. These are great for VBS, catechism class, or any time!

Catholic Feast Days Cookbook

If the special mother figure in your life loves cooking, here is a wonderful book to add to her collection. The recipes are organized by liturgical season and are doable and delicious! Here is my full review of this cookbook.

Feast, Faith, Flourish: holistic wellness in light of eternity

This is a lovely gift for the holistic, all-natural mama. The photographs are stunning and inspiring, and there are articles and recipes for every natural season and liturgical season. From flower arranging to dying Easter eggs with natural dye, this is a must have for every Catholic homemaker. Read my full review here.

10 Ways to Share a Breathing, Bleeding, Being Faith

Tons of resources for living the liturgical year in your classroom.

The Liturgical Year

As a south Florida resident for over thirty-five years, the change of seasons passes me by with little notice. When I lived in New York my favorite season was fall. The leaves, the crisp air, apple picking and pumpkin patches in actual fields. I think being aware of the seasons made the Church seasons less important to me. Now, the Church seasons mark time for me as the natural seasons did when I was younger.